Question

Which pollution causes jaundice?

• A. Water
• B. Air
• C. Thermal
• D. Land

Answer 1

The correct option is A Water

Jaundice
Jaundice is the dysfunction of the liver, in which the liver is unable to break down a yellow colour pigment called bilirubin.
Due to this the bilirubin gets accumulated in the blood and starts imparting yellow colour to different parts of the body like eyes, skin, etc
Jaundice is caused by the intake of contaminated water.

Air pollution
Air pollution is the contamination of air by several harmful gases and other pollutants.
Air pollution does not lead to jaundice, as it is caused by contaminated water.

Land pollution
Land pollution is the degradation of land by pollutants resulting in soil erosion and other harmful effects on land.
Land pollution does not lead to jaundice, as it is caused by contaminated water.

Thermal pollution
Thermal pollution results in an increase in the temperature of a water body due to industrial activities.

Final answer
(A) Water